A Gastric balloon, also known as intragastric or stomach balloon, is a temporary and removable device that is placed in the stomach through the mouth. The surgery is an incision free, minimally invasive weight loss procedure that most individuals with a lower BMI who might not be candidates for other bariatric surgeries may see as a very good option. Gastric balloon surgery can also help severely obese people reach a safer weight before undergoing a more invasive surgery. How it…
Often exercise and diet alone fails to effectively treat those who suffer from severe cases of obesity. For many people, lifestyle changes may not be sufficient enough for them to restore their health. In those cases bariatric surgery is an ideal tool. What it is Bariatric surgical procedures are performed in order to help patients lose weight by making changes to their digestive system. This is achieved by either restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, causing malabsorption…
Our bodies have the incredible capability of repairing its injured structures. For example, when we break bones, our bodies are able to heal them by creating new cells to glue them back together. Unfortunately, this is not the case when it comes to our teeth; once a hole forms in a tooth, the body is not able to repair it on it’s own. Before tooth fillings became common (as is today thanks to modern dentistry), cavities caused people to remove…
Most people have naturally straight teeth and jaws that fit together. But those who have problems with their bite or the spacing of their teeth may need orthodontic care. Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in treating patients with improper positioning of teeth and jaws (malocclusion). Crooked teeth or teeth that do not fit together properly are harder to keep clean, are at a higher risk of suffering from tooth decay and periodontal disease, and can cause unnecessary…
A beautiful smile can have a real impact on your self-confidence. Cosmetic dentistry is dental work aimed at creating a positive change to your teeth and to your smile that can include treatments and procedures for the mouth, face and teeth. The fact is, it’s easier to smile when you aren’t embarrassed about crooked, stained or chipped teeth. Standard Cosmetic dentistry procedures Cosmetic dentistry includes several services, here are some of the most common: Teeth Whitening Perhaps the most commonly…
As the name of the surgery implies, breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that increases breast size and enhances breast shape. This is achieved by placing either silicone or saline breast implants, or with fat transfer. This procedure is always tailored to meet every woman’s needs, but the ultimate goal of the surgery is to enhance and to create a more aesthetically pleasing, symmetrical breast profile. Who can have Breast Augmentation? There are many different reasons women choose to have…
Gastric Bypass surgery, also referred to as Roux-en-Y surgery, is one of the most popular bariatric surgeries performed. The surgery tends to have outstanding results, bearing acceptable risks with minimal side effects, making it one of the most reliable weight loss surgeries available. About Gastric Bypass Gastric Bypass has history too; the surgery has been done for over 50 years, meaning that it has had time to be perfected, compared to other surgeries within the same field. With Gastric bypass…
The duodenal switch, known also as “Switch”, “DS” or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, is a “weight loss operation” that combines both the sleeve gastrectomy and the gastric bypass and it is performed in two steps making it excellent for long term weight loss. Most duodenal switch patients experience significant improvement in or a complete “cure” of obesity-related health problems. What happens during surgery? This operation works by decreasing caloric intake, reducing absorption and changing the hormonal balance in the GI tract,…
